John Cena Comments On His Final WWE SmackDown Appearance

John Cena is set to make his final appearance on WWE SmackDown on September 5th at the Allstate Arena in Chicago.

Cena made his SmackDown debut at the same arena on June 27, 2002, when he challenged Kurt Angle to prove he had ruthless aggression.

Ahead of Friday’s event, Cena wrote on social media, “My @WWE debut was on #Smackdown at @AllstateArena. Few, if any, places rival the feeling in that building with a sold-out Chicago crowd. We get to do it one last time for my final Smackdown appearance.

“Tonight is one you are NOT going to want to miss. Let’s go CHI-TOWN!”

My @WWE debut was on #Smackdown at @AllstateArena. Few, if any, places rival the feeling in that building with a sold-out Chicago crowd. We get to do it one last time for my final Smackdown appearance.

Tonight is one you are NOT going to want to miss. Let’s go CHI-TOWN!

— John Cena (@JohnCena) September 5, 2025

Including SmackDown, John Cena has eight appearances left on his WWE retirement tour. Fans can learn more here.